How To Call Jordan From USA: Updated For 2025

Quick Answer

To call Jordan from the United States:

• Landline: 011 + 962 + Area Code (1 digit) + Local Number (7 digits)
• Mobile: 011 + 962 + Mobile Number (9 digits, e.g., 7X XXX XXXX)

Examples:

• For an Amman landline (Area Code 6): 011 + 962 + 6 + XXX XXXX
• For a Jordanian mobile phone (e.g., Zain prefix 79): 011 + 962 + 79 XXX XXXX

Jordan is on Arabia Standard Time (AST), UTC+3, and does not observe daylight saving. This is typically 7-8 hours ahead of US Eastern Time (ET), depending on US DST.

Understanding Jordanian Phone Numbers

Jordanian phone numbers are structured with the country code +962. When dialing from abroad, any leading 0 on an area code or mobile number (used for domestic calls) must be dropped.

Landline Numbers

• Format from US: 011 + 962 + Area Code (1 digit) + Local Number (7 digits)
• The total number of digits after +962 for a landline is 8 (1-digit area code + 7-digit number).

Mobile Numbers

• Format from US: 011 + 962 + Mobile Number (9 digits, e.g., 7X XXX XXXX)
• Jordanian mobile numbers start with a 7 followed by an operator-specific digit (making it 7X) and then 7 more digits. The total number of digits after +962 for a mobile is 9.

Jordanian Area Codes (Fixed Lines)

When calling a landline in Jordan from the US, you'll dial 011 + 962, then the 1-digit area code, followed by the 7-digit local number.

Jordanian Mobile Phone Prefixes

Jordanian mobile phone numbers are 9 digits long after the +962 country code. They start with 7, followed by a digit indicating the operator, and then 7 more digits (7X XXX XXXX).

*Number portability is active in Jordan, so the prefix may not always indicate the current service provider for a specific number.

Time Difference

Jordan operates on Arabia Standard Time (AST), which is UTC+3. Jordan discontinued the observance of Daylight Saving Time in 2022 and remains on UTC+3 year-round.

The time difference compared to the US East Coast (ET):

• When the US is on Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4, typically March to November): Jordan is 7 hours ahead of ET. (e.g., 12 PM EDT is 7 PM in Jordan).
• When the US is on Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-5, typically November to March): Jordan is 8 hours ahead of ET. (e.g., 12 PM EST is 8 PM in Jordan).

Jordan's Phone System

Jordan possesses a well-developed and modern telecommunications infrastructure, which has seen continuous updates and expansion. The system utilizes digital switching technology, with trunk lines employing microwave radio relay, coaxial cables, and fiber-optic technology. Jordan is connected to international submarine cable systems like Fiber-Optic Link Around the Globe (FLAG), ensuring robust global connectivity. Mobile cellular penetration is very high, with major operators like Zain, Orange, and Umniah providing extensive coverage. The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) oversees the sector, promoting a competitive environment.

Best Times to Call

Considering the time difference (Jordan is 7-8 hours ahead of US ET):

• For calls from the US East Coast, the best window for business calls is generally early morning ET. For example, 8 AM - 10 AM ET would correspond to 3 PM - 5 PM or 4 PM - 6 PM in Jordan.
• Jordanian business hours are typically Sunday to Thursday, around 8:00/9:00 AM to 4:00/5:00 PM AST. Note the Sunday-Thursday work week.